Dambulla
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Dambulla Guide 2026
Dambulla is a town in Sri Lanka's Central Province. The Dambulla Cave Temple, with its Buddhist murals and statues, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the rock fortress of Sigiriya is nearby.
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Dambulla weather by month
Multi-year monthly averages. Each month opens its own season page.
Season calendar- January
High 27°C, low 21°C
19 rainy days · 179 mm rain - February
High 29°C, low 21°C
10 rainy days · 62 mm rain - March
High 31°C, low 22°C
11 rainy days · 57 mm rain - April
High 32°C, low 23°C
21 rainy days · 142 mm rain - May
High 31°C, low 24°C
20 rainy days · 147 mm rain - June
High 30°C, low 24°C
12 rainy days · 37 mm rain - July
High 31°C, low 24°C
14 rainy days · 49 mm rain - August
High 31°C, low 24°C
16 rainy days · 66 mm rain - September
High 31°C, low 24°C
18 rainy days · 63 mm rain - October
High 30°C, low 23°C
24 rainy days · 239 mm rain - November
High 28°C, low 22°C
24 rainy days · 418 mm rain - December
High 28°C, low 22°C
23 rainy days · 202 mm rain
Monthly averages of daily readings, 2021-2025. For planning only; not a forecast for your travel dates.
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